Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 serves 1,245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8?
1,245 students attend Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 offer ?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 part of?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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